Hemet, CA Profile
Hemet, CA, population 68,063, is located
in California's Riverside county,
about 19.8 miles from Moreno Valley and 28.2 miles from Riverside.
Through the 90's Hemet's population has grown by about 63%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of this decade the population of Hemet has grown by about 16%.
Hemet's property crime levels tend to be higher than California's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Hemet tend to be about the same as California's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 46% |
| Females | 54% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 80% |
| African American | 3% |
| Native American | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 15% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 44.60 |
| Males | 40.50 |
| Females | 48.70 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 12.00% | | Under 20: | 12.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 10.00% | | 20 to 40: | 11.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 8.00% | | 40 to 60: | 9.00% |
| Over 60 | 15.00% | | Over 60: | 22.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 58,812 | N/A |
| 2001 | 61,372 | 4.35% |
| 2002 | 63,150 | 2.90% |
| 2003 | 64,844 | 2.68% |
| 2004 | 66,639 | 2.77% |
| 2005 | 68,063 | 2.14% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $26,839 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 481 |
| 2002 | 405 |
| 2003 | 684 |
| 2004 | 590 |
| 2005 | 569 |
| 2006 | 757 |
| 2007 | 667 |
| 2008 | 595 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Murder, Man-Slaughter |
3 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
3 |
6 |
3 |
2 |
| Forcible Rape |
15 |
23 |
29 |
26 |
19 |
26 |
36 |
28 |
| Robbery |
97 |
112 |
107 |
140 |
141 |
170 |
149 |
136 |
| Aggravated Assault |
173 |
111 |
301 |
218 |
218 |
318 |
291 |
261 |
Property Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 4,868 |
| 2002 | 4,177 |
| 2003 | 4,618 |
| 2004 | 4,814 |
| 2005 | 5,103 |
| 2006 | 4,670 |
| 2007 | 4,340 |
| 2008 | 4,675 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Burglary |
1,137 |
828 |
801 |
875 |
910 |
947 |
815 |
786 |
| Larceny, Theft |
1,387 |
1,368 |
1,819 |
1,850 |
1,943 |
1835 |
1846 |
2106 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft |
392 |
351 |
337 |
442 |
566 |
425 |
456 |
464 |
| Arson |
63 |
12 |
26 |
12 |
14 |
14
|
18 |
17
|
Location
| Elevation | 1,596 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 17.6 Square Miles |
